Tandoori Paneer Tikka | SNAPCHEF AI Air Fryer Recipe

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With SNAPCHEF’s AI Air Fryer, Tandoori Paneer Tikka comes alive—smoky, spicy, reimagined.

Recipe – In a SNAP

Enjoy restaurant-style Tandoori Paneer Tikka without excess oil using your SNAPCHEF AI-Powered Air Fryer. Get perfectly crispy, charred-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside tikka—healthy, delicious, and guilt-free with smart cooking technology.

Why Tandoori Paneer Tikka + SNAPCHEF = Smoky, Spicy Perfection 🧀✨

Traditional Tandoori Paneer Tikka often requires a tandoor oven or a lot of oil for pan-frying. With your SNAPCHEF AI-Powered Air Fryer, you get: 

  • Healthier Meals: Significantly less oil, making it a truly healthy Indian air fryer recipe. 
  • Effortless Cooking: The AI-powered air fryer takes the guesswork out of temperature and time. 
  • Consistent Perfection: Achieve crispy paneer tikka every single time. 
  • Serves: 2-4
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250g paneer, cubed
  • 1 onion & 1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
Marinade:
  • ½ cup thick curd (or hung yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp each cumin, garam masala, salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tbsp roasted besan (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil

Method

STEP 01

Prepare Marinade

In a bowl, mix thick curd, ginger-garlic paste, spices, roasted besan (optional), lemon juice, mustard oil, and salt into a smooth, flavorful paste.

STEP 02

Bread the Nuggets

Set up 3 dishes:
Dish 1: flour
Dish 2: beaten eggs
Dish 3: breadcrumbs with optional garlic/onion powder, salt & pepper
Dredge each piece in flour → egg → breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat.

Step 03

Air Fry

Preheat SNAPCHEF to 190°C (375°F) for 5 mins. Lightly oil the basket. Place nuggets in a single layer, not overcrowded. Spray or brush tops lightly with oil. Air fry for 12–18 mins, flipping halfway. Cook until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).

step 04

Serve

Remove from fryer and serve hot with your favorite dips like ketchup, mayo, or sweet chili sauce. Enjoy!

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